Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has been a cradle of Black excellence for over a century. Its members have left indelible marks across politics, entertainment, academia, and activism. As these 25 iconic brothers demonstrate, the Alpha legacy is one of leadership, innovation, and a commitment to uplifting communities.

For those who wear the purple and gold, the bar has been set high. And for the world watching, the brilliance of Omega Psi Phi continues to shine brightly—one leader, one innovator, one brother at a time.

From the White House to the Broadway stage, from NASA’s control center to the front lines of civil rights, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has been home to countless women of extraordinary impact. These 25 trailblazers represent only a fraction of the brilliance found within AKA, but their stories illuminate the sorority’s enduring commitment to service, scholarship, and sisterhood.

The illustrious women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. have made monumental contributions across a vast array of disciplines. Whether in politics, education, arts, medicine, or civil rights, they have shattered ceilings, uplifted communities, and inspired generations.